The Whiskey and Spirits Thread

[Lumber_Jack]

I had a bottle of the Dickel in my hand yesterday and couldn't decide, so I put it back.  How is it??
 

I think it's typically the best value on the shelf. It's one of the "always have" bottles for me. It's really good. I think it was $39 at Red Dog. Well worth it

[LCPfraTN]

I had a bottle of the Dickel in my hand yesterday and couldn't decide, so I put it back.  How is it??
 

It's pretty good stuff. For those that don't care for the "vitamin" flavor sometimes found in Dickel No12, the Barrel Select doesn't really have any of it, so they should give it a try. It is an extremely smooth bourbon. I can find it for $36 in some shops in the Memphis area. It's definitely worth it at around that price.

[KahrMan]

Picked up another Japanese whiskey to try and a bottle of Weller 12.

[Lumber_Jack]

Oh man Weller 12. Hope to get a bottle again this year

[quietguy]

5 hours ago, Lumber_Jack said:

Oh man Weller 12. Hope to get a bottle again this year

I haven't found any.  Two stores told me that they sold their last bottle a few minutes before I walked in.  

[Murgatroy]

I am still on my Larceny kick, however to ensure that I am not missing something and falling into a rut, I have tried to mix it up.

 

As I am a new drinker, at a mature age, I learned a valuable lesson that most probably learned at a very young age, cheap is cheap. There is no such thing as good cheap bourbon. I now aim at a minimum of $15 a fifth. I prefer a fifth and I am not invested in a new taste. 

Last week was Jim Beam Black at the suggestion of the store clerk. I like it, it was smooth, but lacked the body and taste I prefer in Larceny.

This week it is Old Grand Dad. It has a nice bite, but I think it has a higher heat? than I like. I suspect that is the high rye?

[TGO David]

10 minutes ago, Murgatroy said:

I now aim at a minimum of $15 a fifth. I prefer a fifth and I am not invested in a new taste. 

You can pick up Maker's 46 (from the folks at Maker's Mark) in a fifth.  You should try that next if you haven't already.

 

[Raoul]

8 minutes ago, Murgatroy said:

I am still on my Larceny kick, however to ensure that I am not missing something and falling into a rut, I have tried to mix it up.

 

As I am a new drinker, at a mature age, I learned a valuable lesson that most probably learned at a very young age, cheap is cheap. There is no such thing as good cheap bourbon. I now aim at a minimum of $15 a fifth. I prefer a fifth and I am not invested in a new taste. 

Last week was Jim Beam Black at the suggestion of the store clerk. I like it, it was smooth, but lacked the body and taste I prefer in Larceny.

This week it is Old Grand Dad. It has a nice bite, but I think it has a higher heat? than I like. I suspect that is the high rye?

Actually that may not be entirely true. If you think $30.00 is reasonable for a bottle give Coopers a try. It's a Brown-Foreman product. Well worth a try.

 

[LCPfraTN]

I am still on my Larceny kick, however to ensure that I am not missing something and falling into a rut, I have tried to mix it up.
 
As I am a new drinker, at a mature age, I learned a valuable lesson that most probably learned at a very young age, cheap is cheap. There is no such thing as good cheap bourbon. I now aim at a minimum of $15 a fifth. I prefer a fifth and I am not invested in a new taste. 
Last week was Jim Beam Black at the suggestion of the store clerk. I like it, it was smooth, but lacked the body and taste I prefer in Larceny.
This week it is Old Grand Dad. It has a nice bite, but I think it has a higher heat? than I like. I suspect that is the high rye?

Lots of good choices at $30 and under. Some of my favorites are Evan Williams Single Barrel, Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled in Bond and Elijah Craig Small Batch. If you want to try other wheated bourbons, then Weller Special Reserve, Old Weller Antique 107 and Makers Mark are good choices.


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[LCPfraTN]

I'm sure many have already heard, but in case you haven't, and you are a Booker's fan, you better buy while you can. According to Beam/Suntory, they are increasing the MSRP to $100 at the first of the year and reducing the number of annual releases from 6 to 4. I think that is a huge mistake on Beam's part, but I'm also suspicious whether or not this is just a ploy to clear the shelves of the current sitting inventory and then change their mind to just a slight increase in price. I know I'm not a buyer at $100...too many other options.


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[Lumber_Jack]

This is my first venture into this offering. It's awesome. I know....shhhh

Honestly since Elmer T is almost non existent now this is every bit as good. A great comparison. Although a bit more cash.

[LCPfraTN]

I was looking at a bottle of this the other day, but picked up a few more bottles of Booker's before the upcoming huge price increase. I'll have to consider picking up a bottle of the John J Bowman single barrel the next time I see it.


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[NextExit]

Merry Christmas from me to me  

[Raoul]

17 hours ago, LCPfraTN said:

I was looking at a bottle of this the other day, but picked up a few more bottles of Booker's before the upcoming huge price increase. I'll have to consider picking up a bottle of the John J Bowman single barrel the next time I see it.


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It' Sazerac juice.

[LCPfraTN]

It' Sazerac juice.

I guess that would explain the similarities in the taste profile to ETL then.


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[gregintenn]

I'm currently working on a bottle of Maker's Mark. So far, the best Christmas present I've received this year.

[Raoul]

Here's a list of the Sazerac companies...

http://www.sazerac.com/BrandPortfolio.aspx?NBid=1

[Lumber_Jack]

Here's a list of the Sazerac companies...
http://www.sazerac.com/BrandPortfolio.aspx?NBid=1

Huh, almost all my favorites are on that list

[Raoul]

5 minutes ago, Lumber_Jack said:

 

Huh, almost all my favorites are on that list

 

It's the juice. I'm working on figuring it out on a small scale.

[ShamGlock]

The wife got me a bottle of St. George Single Malt for Christmas this year. I had a taste this morning, couldn't help myself. Wow!!!!!

[Moped]

You all are challenging me to broaden my horizons with all these different whiskeys! Currently, I am working on a bottle of Crown Royal Honey!

[peejman]

4 hours ago, Moped said:

You all are challenging me to broaden my horizons with all these different whiskeys! Currently, I am working on a bottle of Crown Royal Honey!

Crown is good, but there's a whole 'nother world out there. 

[swim615]

Ran into a friend of mine at the TSC the other day, he has started his own business making whiskey. I stopped by the liquor store on the way home and picked up a bottle of his whiskey. Looking forward to having a sip. Maybe for New Years?

 

 

 

[VERO1]

Heh!  Swung by Eastside Liquor in Knox today.  Looked in the showcase and spotted a bottle of Pappy 15 year old.  Price you  ask?  Only a mere $565!, 10 year was 450 ish.  

[Raoul]

$565.00

That's just damned silly.